Coimbatore, March 6 -- Bharathiar University has received a major research project sanctioned by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, New Delhi.

The project titled "Development of Novel Antidote(s) for Highly Toxic Organophosphorous Compounds" has been approved with a total financial outlay of Rs 99.15 lakhs.

According to an official release, the project will be carried out under the DRDO Industry Academia - Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at Bharathiar University. The duration of the project is 36 months, during which extensive research will be conducted to develop advanced antidotes capable of counteracting the effects of highly toxic organophosphorous compounds.

The proje...